Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance

About the role

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. This position is responsible for coordinating all repairs, maintenance, and Capital Expense projects, while ensuring equipment, building requirements are maintained at the highest efficiency level possible.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for repair, maintenance, supplies, third party support and spare parts inventory.
• Negotiate maintenance contracts and other third-party support for the Transportation.
• Identify, prioritize and coordinate the daily activities of Technicians, inspire the department to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety and task proficiency.
• Maintain proper staffing, required training and certifications.
• Utilize computerized maintenance system “Fleet Assistant” to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Monitor expenses by function and equipment.
• Able and willing to provide “hands on repairs” to all equipment repairs required.
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory, monitor purchasing and expense actions.
• Develop and foster strong vendor and contractor relationships to ensure the best quality, cost and customer service for the Transportation.
• Work nights and weekends if required for supervision or work-related problems.
• Maintain and monitor safety processes to keep the Trans Shop in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions.

Qualifications

• Have a 4-year degree or equivalent professional training and experience in heavy maintenance discipline.
• Have 5 or more years of maintenance supervision experience in an automotive or heavy-duty shop.
• Possess outstanding leadership qualities, including assertiveness, organization, enthusiasm, decisiveness, planning, confidence and accountability.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Be willing to work flexible hours.
• Have strong technical working knowledge of Medium/Heavy equipment.
• Possess computer skills including Windows, MSOffice and maintenance related computer systems.
• Have 5 - 7 years job experience on major diesel repairs, heavy duty tractor- trailer repairs, major refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• Possess a Valid Class C Driver’s License. Prefer Class A.
• Prefer knowledge to handle all trailer and reefer repairs.
• Have half of the following certifications with the other half achieved in 90 days of employment:
• A current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes (Test T4)
• A current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Suspension and Steering (Test T5)
• One or all certifications in Cummins, Detroit or Maxx Force 13 Engines
• Brake systems and components
• Tractor diagnostics and repairs
• Spicer-fuller, Eaton transmissions
• Spicer-fuller, Eaton differentials
• Have knowledge of OSIIA, EPA, DOT and CSA related procedures and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $70,000 to 75,000 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!